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TopicBad Loans

Topic: Bad Loans

It’s not just write-offs, NPA ratios at banks are falling also because fewer loans are turning sour now

RBI data shows bad loans in India are the lowest in at least 13 years. While write-offs are the main reason, lower NPA additions & falling slippage ratio are also driving factors.

‘Cesspool to historic profits’ — FM Sitharaman outlines ‘turnaround’ of banking sector under Modi

In series of X posts, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights 'banking sector turnaround from non-performing assets crisis created by UPA to Rs 3 lakh crore profits in FY24'.

RBI imposes ₹1.31 crore penalty on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for non-compliance

The RBI has clarified that the penalty is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transactions or agreements that the bank has entered into with its customers.

Not just risk to banks, RBI’s curbing unsecured lending to rein in shady recovery practices too

RBI has made it more costly to lend & borrow unsecured loans. One reason is financial risk these loans can pose, while another is harassment of borrowers by recovery agents.

Credit where credit’s due—Modi govt has scripted an unbelievable banking success story

Indian banks, regulators, and investors weren’t worried when crises began exploding in US and European banks earlier this year. This resilience has been a long time coming.

Penal action against wilful defaulters will continue even if they enter into deals with lenders, RBI clarifies

In FAQ document, RBI says its new guidelines won't stop penal proceedings against wilful defaulters & that recoveries will continue even if loans are technically written off.

Here’s how you can identify a safe instant loan app

Here's everything you must know about identifying a safe loan app.

10-year-low interest rates, discounts — Banks, builders pin hopes of revival on festive season

In anticipation that consumers will ease their purse strings during festive season, banks including SBI & HDFC have slashed home loan rates to the lowest level in a decade.

HDFC to double retail loans as consumer demand picks, Covid uncertainty declines

HDFC's retail loans grew around 9.3 per cent slower than its overall book's 14.4% in the June quarter, much lower than SBI (16.5%) & ICICI (20%) growth in that portfolio.

Govt’s Bad Bank plan may only be a band-aid, doesn’t push banks to improve lending practices

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Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.